July 19, 2021 by 0 Comments

In the United Kingdom, a potassium chloride processor is using two Pneumatic In-Line Magnets (PIMS) to capture and remove small particles of ferrous metal contamination. By removing this contaminant tramp metal early in the process (during the stage when dry…

July 13, 2021 by 0 Comments

During the process of quarrying aggregate and mining ore, tramp metal is frequently introduced into the mix alongside valuable raw materials. It is essential that this tramp metal is effectively detected and removed in order to protect crushers, screens, and…

June 29, 2021 by 0 Comments

Ever since its initial launch in May 2019, Bunting’s ElectroMax Crossbelt Magnet has proven itself to be extremely popular. Even throughout the COVID-19 crisis of 2020, the ElectroMax Crossbelt Magnet remained in high demand. Increasingly, mobile plant, mining, and concrete…

May 27, 2021 by 0 Comments

This article was originally written by Professor Neil Rowson, Emeritus Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, and has been rewritten to suit a US audience. Mining the Urban Environment Raw material reserves have been…

May 18, 2021 by 0 Comments

Last October, a German baby food producer purchased 42 stainless-steel in-line magnets from Bunting-Redditch in order to remove tramp ferrous metal from their product stream. In order to ensure maximum removal of ferrous tramp, this producer chose to install the…

May 7, 2021 by 0 Comments

  Recycled rubber from tires finds its way into many places. Playgrounds are one of the most iconic places recycled tire rubber is used, in the form of either rubber mats or shredded rubber “mulch.” Recycled tire rubber is also…

April 29, 2021 by 0 Comments

Kids love it, adults love it, everybody loves it—it’s chocolate! Whether it’s a milk chocolate chip cookie, a rich, sophisticated dark chocolate truffle, or a decadent white chocolate torte, chocolate is a worldwide favorite. For the companies producing chocolate, it’s…

April 23, 2021 by 0 Comments

Processed vegetables and fruit are one of the most critical aspects of the food chain. From lettuce and tomatoes at fast food restaurants to peas and carrots in the frozen food section, you can find some form of processed vegetable…

April 5, 2021 by 0 Comments

Plastic waste recycling is an industry riddled with constant challenges. Even under the best circumstances, many factors unique to the manufacturing process present unique problems. One of these problems is the high prevalence of ferrous metal contamination found in plastic…

March 31, 2021 by 0 Comments

Metal contamination in cereal products poses a significant risk to manufacturers and consumers. If metal contamination is present in a final cereal product, a consumer may be harmed, and the manufacturer’s brand reputation will be significantly harmed as well. Additionally,…